Bottle from Tewksbury. Deeply hazy reddish-brown, thin cap of head quickly fading to a ring. Nice viscosity, light lacing. Aroma is strong initial blast of caramel, then light molasses, brown sugar, hint of cardamom, fig and dark fruits. Taste is strong caramel, biscuit/bread as advertised, with slight tart fruit, late pine. Smooth texture, medium bodied, soft carbonation and crisp, caramel/pine finish with lingering bitterness. Aroma is heavenly and super complex--bests taste. Not transcendent but enjoyable.

12oz bottle, undated (fresh), drunk 5/6/23 and then finished the next day while warm and flat. Nose is caramel malt, rich honey, rich vanilla, rich toast and tons of West Coast hops! Wow, it's 2007 again! Tastes like 2007, pine, orange, grapefruit, but not too bitter and not resinous. Very malty and thick and rich and sweet, but good balance via said hops and also toasted malt. I don't love the hoppy west coast american barleywine style, not one bit, but you have to respect the craft here. This is well done.